Wesley was born in Katherine on 19/2/68. He is from the Jawyon tribe whose land takes in Nitmiluk Gorge, and the communities of Beswick, Bulman and Barunga amongst others. He learnt the craft of an Aboriginal Artist from established artists such as Paddy Fordham, as well as utilizing his natural instincts.
He went to school at the Barunga Community School. Wesley has 3 sisters and 2 brothers, is married but has no children, at present he lives in the Werrenbun community near Katherine in the Northern Territory. The subjects of his Aboriginal Art are Echidna, Kangaroo, Fish and Water Moniter.
Wesley’s Aboriginal Artwork has been sold Internationally, as well as at exhibitions held in Sydney, Australia. His mediums are canvas and Bark (Rarrk) as well as Didgeridoos.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a Trackback[…] Wesley Willika is an Aboriginal Artist who was born in Katherine on 19/2/68. Katherine is a small town, even though it is the 3rd largest town in the Northern Territory, 300klms south of Darwin. He is from the Jawyon tribe whose land takes in Nitmiluk Gorge, and the communities of Beswick, Bulman and Barunga, amongst others. At present he lives in the Werrenbun community near Katherine in the Northern Territory. It is a beautiful little community situated close to Edith Falls, part of the Nitmiluk Gorge. Nitmiluk Gorge is actually a system of 13 Gorges running from the Kakadu National Park all the way down to Katherine. During the Wet Season the waterfalls are absolutely spectacular. He learnt the craft of an Aboriginal Artist from established artists such as Paddy Fordham, as well as utilizing his natural instincts. […]
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